Market Overview for Clarksville
There are 35 active listings in Clarksville with a median list price of $1.4M and a median sold price of $1.2M.
Homes average 67 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 6 homes have sold, with 52 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $855.
About Clarksville
Clarksville is one of Austin's oldest and most storied neighborhoods, located just west of downtown between MoPac Boulevard and Lamar Boulevard, roughly bounded by West 6th Street to the south and West 10th Street to the north. Founded in the 1870s by freed slaves, including Charles Clark, the neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and retains a distinctive character shaped by more than 150 years of continuous residential use.
Homes in Clarksville range from approximately $600,000 for smaller historic bungalows to well over $2 million for new luxury construction and fully renovated properties. The housing stock is an eclectic mix of original Victorian-era cottages, Craftsman bungalows, mid-century homes, and modern infill builds. Lot sizes are modest by Austin standards, but the central location and historic character command premium pricing per square foot.
Clarksville is served by the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD). Students typically attend Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High School. Austin High is one of the district's leading campuses, located nearby on the shores of Lady Bird Lake with strong academic and extracurricular programs.
The neighborhood's walkability is notable for Austin. Residents can walk to downtown offices, the Whole Foods Market flagship store on Lamar, Clarksville's own cluster of restaurants and boutiques along West Lynn Street, and the Shoal Creek Trail. MoPac provides highway access, with most Austin destinations reachable within 15-20 minutes. The combination of historic significance, walkability, and central location makes Clarksville one of Austin's most in-demand and expensive urban neighborhoods.
Living in Clarksville
Clarksville draws buyers who want the rare combination of walkable urban living, historic neighborhood character, and proximity to downtown Austin. Properties from $600K to over $2M sit on tree-lined streets where original bungalows stand alongside modern luxury builds, creating an architectural diversity that master-planned communities cannot replicate. The West Lynn Street corridor provides neighborhood restaurants, cafes, and shops within walking distance.
The location is difficult to match anywhere in Austin. Downtown offices, Lady Bird Lake hike-and-bike trail, Shoal Creek Trail, and the Lamar Boulevard restaurant and retail corridor are all within walking or biking distance. Austin High School and Casis Elementary in Austin ISD serve the neighborhood. Buyers should expect premium pricing and limited inventory — Clarksville's small footprint and historic protections mean turnover is low and competition is high.
